2-15 December 2018, Katowice, Poland

The key objective of this year’s COP24 was to finalise the "Paris Rulebook".

The OECD actively contributed to this important event through a series of side events, publications, and by taking part in a number of workshops, seminars and other events throughout the conference. Find out about the full details of OECD participation through this page.

Organised jointly with the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and International Union of Railways (UIC), this event highlighted the Decarbonising Transport initiative’s outcomes and served as a platform to foster an inclusive policy dialogue.

OECD and UNEP-Finance Initiative joint high-level panel on the role of finance in achieving the Paris Agreement and ensuring the transition towards a low-emission, resilient future, as envisioned by Article 2.1.c.

Selected OECD bibliography on climate change

OECD participation at COP24 was paper-smart in line with OECD greening policies.

National development banks and climate-compatible infrastructure – building markets and mobilising commercial capital, MDB Pavilion, 16:30-17:50OECD speaker: Haje Schütte, Head of the Financing for Sustainable Development Division, Development Co-operation Directorate

Reaping the Benefits of Co-ordination: Regional Approaches to Carbon Pricing, German Pavilion, 15:30-17:00OECD speaker: Simon Buckle, Head of the Climate, Biodiversity and Water Division, Environment Directorate